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Helpful tips for handy people
If you are a Cincinnati DIYer, Allied Reddi-Rooter has insights and how-to articles to help. Check out our library, and if you don’t see a topic that you would like covered, let us know. It will be next on the list to be published.


What to do when your garbage disposal stops working
When was the last time you thought about your garbage disposal? Chances are, not for some time. It’s an appliance that we tend to take...


What happens if my Cincinnati restaurant grease trap goes uncleaned?
As a restaurant owner or manager in Cincinnati, you're no stranger to the fast-paced kitchen environment. Between preparing meals and ensuring excellent customer service, plumbing issues are the last thing on your mind. However, overlooking one critical component—the grease trap—leads to major problems. Here's why regular maintenance is a smart practice and essential to keeping your restaurant running smoothly. Clogged drains A grease trap is designed to collect fats, oils,


Ask the plumber: Your frequently asked questions about grease traps answered
Grease traps are a vital part of any restaurant’s plumbing system. They prevent grease, oils, and food solids from entering the city’s wastewater system, which can lead to severe blockages. Still, grease trap maintenance is often confusing, especially for restaurant owners considering cleaning the trap themselves. To help take the guesswork out of grease trap cleaning, we’re answering some of the most common questions we receive from Cincinnati area restaurant owners. Can I c


Noisy plumbing pipes? 5 solutions to stop the chatter
Clang! Bang! Hiss! If it sounds like a tiny drummer is living rent free behind your walls, your plumbing is likely to blame. Noisy plumbing is common in Cincinnati homes, especially older houses with aging pipes. Understanding the root causes can help you tackle the problem effectively. Below, we explore some of the top culprits behind noisy pipes and what you can do to silence the chatter and get some shut eye. Water hammer One of the most common causes of noisy pipes is so


Water damage and homeowner insurance: What you need to know.
After Hurricane Helene made landfall and brought torrential rains to areas across the country, we saw how much damage water can do to...


Why is my water brown? Fixing rusty water in your Cincinnati home.
If you’ve turned on your tap only to be greeted by a stream of brown water, you’re not alone. Take it from us; many homeowners experience...


Extreme weather: How to protect your plumbing year-round
Cincinnati is known for its weather extremes, from summer scorchers to single digits in the winter. While it’s great to live in a city...


How often should a grease trap be cleaned?
If you’re running a restaurant in Cincinnati, grease trap cleaning is one of the most essential maintenance tasks you can’t overlook. Grease traps prevent fats, oils, and grease from clogging your plumbing and causing costly backups. But how often should you clean your grease trap to keep everything running smoothly? The basics of grease trap maintenance How often you need to clean your restaurant’s grease trap primarily depends on the size of your restaurant and the amount o


Our top 10 questions asked about Cincinnati restaurant grease traps
Operating a restaurant comes with its own challenges, and managing grease traps is big. This is where grease traps come in. They play a...


Gutter Guards Compared - Frontline defenses that won't leaf you with clogged drains
At Allied Reddi-Rooter, we specialize in keeping drains clear and flowing freely. While we don’t install gutters or gutter guards, we’re...
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